Bill Text: VA SB44 | 2020 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Public elementary and secondary school students; use of topical sunscreen, etc.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-31 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0579) [SB44 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-SB44-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 579 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-274.5, relating to public elementary and secondary school students; topical sunscreen. [S 44] Approved March 31, 2020

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-274.5 as follows:

§22.1-274.5. Topical sunscreen.

Any public elementary or secondary school student may possess and use unscented topical sunscreen in its original packaging on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event without a note or prescription from a licensed health care professional if the topical sunscreen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for nonprescription use for the purpose of limiting damage to skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.